Bears in the Park

Lots to look at!
CLOSED CAMPSITES DUE TO BEAR ACTIVITY:
BC Sites: #21, # 24, #28, #35, and #68
Shelters: Spence Field, Cosby Knob, and LeConte

USE CAUTION AT THESE CAMPSITES/ LOCATIONS DUE TO BEAR ACTIVITY:
BC Sites: BC #18, #36, #37, #38, #61 and #85
Shelters: Mt. Collins, Double Spring Gap, Silers Bald, and Laurel Gap
Trails: Laurel Falls Trail, Clingmans Dome Tower Trail, Rainbow Falls
Trail, Little River Trail and Trillium Gap Trail (Grotto Falls parking to
Grotto Falls).
BC Sites closed due to storm damage:
#3, #11, #15

Closed Trails:
Due to recent storms, many trails in the Park may be difficult or
impossible to travel due to downed trees. The following trails are closed
due to this damage: Gunter Fork Trail, Beard Cane Trail entire trail,
including Campsites 3 & 11. Cooper Road Trail from junction at Beard Cane
to Cades Cove Loop Road. Hatcher Mountain Trail north of its intersection
with the Little Bottoms Trail. Rabbit Creek Trail from the junction with
the Hannah Mountain Trail east to the Abrams Falls Trailhead, including
Campsite 15. Wet Bottom Trail entire trail.

USE THE FOOD STORAGE CABLES PROVIDED AT ALL
BACKCOUNTRY CAMPSITES